The Curse of Turandot

The Curse of Turandot
Official poster
Traditional Chinese	圖蘭朵：魔咒緣起
Simplified Chinese	图兰朵：魔咒缘起
Hanyu Pinyin	Túlánduǒ: Mózhòu Yuánqǐ
Directed by	Zheng Xiaolong
Written by	Wang Xiaoping
Based on	Tricolor Bracelet^[citation needed]
Produced by	Cao Ping Dun Yong
Starring	Guan Xiaotong Dylan Sprouse Hu Jun Lin Siyi Collin Chou Wang Jia
Cinematography	Wu Qiming
Edited by	John Gilbert
Music by	Simon Franglen
Production companies	Dongyang LETV Huaer Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. Zhongchuan Jiachang Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.
Distributed by	Tao Piao Piao
Release date	15 October 2021 (2021-10-15)
Running time	111 minutes
Country	China
Language	Mandarin
Box office	$2,950,000[1]

The Curse of Turandot (Chinese: 图兰朵：魔咒缘起) is a 2021 Chinese romantic fantasy film directed by Zheng Xiaolong and starring Guan Xiaotong, Dylan Sprouse,^[2] Hu Jun, Lin Siyi, Collin Chou, and Wang Jia.^[3][4][5] The film is a loose adaptation of the opera Turandot.^[6]

The Curse of Turandot premiered in China on 15 October 2021.^[7]

Premise

The plot is based on some aspects of the original story of the opera, including the obligation for foreign visitors solve three riddles imposed by the fierce princess.

Cast

• Guan Xiaotong as Turandot, princess of the Great Khanate.
  • Ulantoya Do as Little Turandot
• Dylan Sprouse as Calaf, an orphan who falls in love with Turandot.
• Hu Jun as General Boyan.
• Lin Siyi as Liu Er
• Collin Chou as Zhou Da
• Wang Jia as Prince Wutong
• Jiang Wen as Khan, father of Turandot.
• Sophie Marceau as Queen of Malvia
• Vincent Perez as King of Malvia

Release

The Curse of Turandot was released in China on 15 October 2021.^[8]

Reception

Chinese social media awarded the film the unofficial distinction of "worst movie of 2021"^[9]

A review at Sinocinema found the visual quality of the film interesting but criticised the plot and acting.^[10] Another found the blend of Western and Chinese aspects was disappointing.^[11]

References

1. "Tu Lan Duo (图兰朵：魔咒缘起) (2021) - Financial Information".
2. Al_Taransky (2021-08-29). "Dylan Sprouse stars in the Wuxia Film, The Curse of Turandot - popgeeks.com". Archived from the original on 2023-03-16. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
3. Patrick, Frater (18 October 2021). ""The Battle at Lake Changjin" Hits $770 Million After Third Weekend Leading the China Box Office". Variety. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
4. Zhang, Rui (13 August 2020). "All-star cast revealed for China's 'Turandot' film". china.org.cn. Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
5. Huang Yuhan (黄钰涵) (23 August 2021). 《图兰朵：魔咒缘起》将映 郑晓龙姜文胡军再合作. chinanews.com (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
6. N'Duka, Amanda (2018-05-29). "Dylan Sprouse To Star In Chinese Film 'Turandot'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
7. Chen Wentao (陈文韬) (16 September 2021). 《图兰朵：魔咒缘起》定档10月15日 展现东方美学. chinanews.com (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
8. "THE CURSE OF TURANDOT Chinese Movie 2021 - Opera on Video". 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
9. "Ouch. Chinese Netizens Roast New Film "The Curse of Turandot" — RADII". Stories from the center of China’s youth culture. 19 October 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
10. sinocinema (2021-11-27). "Review: The Curse of Turandot (2021) | Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》". Archived from the original on 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
11. "The Curse Of Turandot". Asiantv4u. Archived from the original on 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2023-11-20.

External links

• The Curse of Turandot at IMDb
• The Curse of Turandot at Mtime.com (archived) (in Chinese)
• The Curse of Turandot at Douban (in Chinese)